BC Donetsk recorded the first win at their training camp in Italy. They overcame Swiss Vacallo. Darius Songaila (204-C/F-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Wake Forest) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Ukrainian powerhouse. BC Donetsk led by just two points after ten minutes 18:16. The teams stayed close throughout the second frame. BC Donetsk eked out a 33:30 halftime advantage. BC Donetsk remained in charge throughout the third period. The Ukrainian team entered the fourth frame up by 4 points. They held Vacallo to 15 points in the fourth period and clinched the victory at the end. D'or Fischer (211-C-81, college: W.Virginia) posted 9 points, while Doron Perkins (188-PG-83, college: Santa Clara) had 8 points in the win. Ivan Kuburovic (203-F-81) answered with 21 points for Vacallo. Larry O'Bannon (194-G-83, agency: Interperformances, college: Louisville) had 16 points in the loss.

Trapani - Massagno 84:76 (OT) Pallacanestro Trapani outgunned Massagno Basket in overtime in the latest test game. Brandon Jefferson (175-PG-91, college: Metro St.) and Jesse Perry (200-F-89, college: Arizona) knocked down 22 points to lead the winners. Massagno Basket eked out an 18:17 lead after the opening frame. Trapani erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 37:31 halftime advantage. The Italian team stayed in front in the third term. They entered the fourth period up by three po... [read more]

Trapani - Massagno 84:76 (OT)

Pallacanestro Trapani outgunned Massagno Basket in overtime in the latest test game. Brandon Jefferson (175-PG-91, college: Metro St.) and Jesse Perry (200-F-89, college: Arizona) knocked down 22 points to lead the winners. Massagno Basket eked out an 18:17 lead after the opening frame. Trapani erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 37:31 halftime advantage. The Italian team stayed in front in the third term. They entered the fourth period up by three points 58:55. But Massagno Basket erased the deficit and forced overtime. Trapani unloaded 16 points in the extra period and got away with the win. Andrea Renzi (207-F/C-89, agency: Players Group) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Justin Roberson (186-PG-93, college: La-Monroe) answered with 23 points for Massagno. Keon Moore (196-G/F-92, college: Winthrop, agency: Two Points) topscored with 24 points for the Swiss side.

LNB newcomer Morges-Saint-Prex BBC added to their roster 33-year old FYR Macedonian-Bulgarian power forward Tomcho Sokolov (205-105kg-84). He played most recently at KK Strumica in FYR Macedonian Prva Liga. In 13 games he recorded 10.0ppg and 4.8rpg in 2015-16 season. Sokolov also played that season for Kozuv (also in Prva Liga) where in 11 games he averaged 3.0ppg and 3.4rpg. He also played 6 games in Balkan League where he had just 2.7ppg and 2.2rpg. Sokolov is quite experienced player.... [read more]

LNB newcomer Morges-Saint-Prex BBC added to their roster 33-year old FYR Macedonian-Bulgarian power forward Tomcho Sokolov (205-105kg-84). He played most recently at KK Strumica in FYR Macedonian Prva Liga. In 13 games he recorded 10.0ppg and 4.8rpg in 2015-16 season. Sokolov also played that season for Kozuv (also in Prva Liga) where in 11 games he averaged 3.0ppg and 3.4rpg. He also played 6 games in Balkan League where he had just 2.7ppg and 2.2rpg.Sokolov is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Africa and of course North America) in ten different countries. Sokolov has played previously professionally also in Bosnia (Celik), Croatia, Portugal, Russia (Magnitka-University Magnitogorsk), Slovakia (SKP Banska Bystrica and Nova Ves), Slovenia (Maribor), Tunisia (JS Kairouan), Turkey (Pi Koleji) and Romania (CS Dinamo Bucuresti and Steaua CSM EximBank Bucuresti).The scouts decsribe him following way:
Tomcho is an excellent post player who can play both inside positions. He has nice physical strength for his size and position. He can play with his back-to-the basket in offense and has a good well-rounded skillset. Has a good feeling for the basket. Tomcho is an excellent shooter as well who can hit from all ranges including having great % from behind the 3-point line. He also has a nice jump which makes him very effective on offense. He rebounds very well and plays strong and aggressively towards the basket. He also has a nice hook shot from both sides that he utilizes well. On defense Tomcho likes to be aggressive and to use his body to gain advantages. He is a tall player who can also effectively defend smaller players. He is a strong defender who does not shy away from physical contact. Also off the court he is a great guy with a very positive attitude and easy to coach.

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